Team Rudy Fumbles Ball to Fred

Given the composition of his economic policy team, I thought that Rudy was intent on running as the obvious taxpayers' champion. Alas, Fred Thompson has stolen a beat on Rudy. Thompson's vision is impressive, and this development represents a serious fumble on the part of Rudy's campaign. Unless, of course, Rudy goes over the top of Fred and ups the ante, although it is hard to see what proposal could top this and yet still appear politically realistic. Fred might have checkmated Rudy on this issue and all Rudy can do is me-too him and focus on other strengths. Like I said, a fumble for Team Rudy.